"Bob Powell [MVP]" wrote:

> Changing the size of an image is simple. Changing the resolution is simple,
> specifying a compression ratio that gives you a specific file size is
> nigh-on impossible.
>
> Check out my site for information on all of the above techniques (setting
> the compression ratio, not guaranteeing the filesize)
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> "sbparsons" <sbparsons@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CCFE106D-0CE2-4008-B486-2D6A5010544B@microsoft.com...
> >I have a client that requests that I take an image off the server and
> >resize
> > it according to their specific dimensions. For example, take a 3M image
> > (say
> > 900x1200) and resize it to 600x800 (resolution of 100) with a file size of
> > max. 150k.
> >
> > Is this possible through GDI+ ?
> >
> > I am familiar with changing the resolution and the compression ratios
> > through the Encoders etc. but was wondering if it's possible to calculate
> > the
> > compression ratio required to get a specific resultant filesize, taking
> > the
> > above into consideration...
>